Clinical Support Group Facilitator

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda's Club; New York (NY); Remote; USD 1,300 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda's Club is seeking a contracted, per-diem Clinical Support Group Facilitator to serve participants in New York and Connecticut remotely. The role entails facilitating and providing clinical oversight of psychosocial support groups for people affected by cancer, with responsibilities including conducting sessions, assessing needs, and coordinating referrals.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, NY/CT licensure,

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in social work or related mental health field.
• Must hold current licensure as required by NY and CT.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience with adults in oncology and grief/loss.
• Must maintain professional malpractice/liability insurance.
• Evening availability for scheduled group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly support groups (e.g., Living with Cancer, Post Treatment, Caregiver, Living with Loss).
• Communicate with CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager about new members and updates.
• Submit monthly invoice for work activity.
• Report to CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager both administratively and clinically.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Manager and Program Director.

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical experience with adults

Oncology/Grief support

Malpractice/liability insurance

Spanish language beneficial

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field

Current licensure in NY and CT

Job description

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT (formerly Gilda’s Club Westchester) creates welcoming communities of free support for individuals of all ages affected by cancer, including their families and caregivers. Since 2001, the organization has provided an essential complement to medical care through individual counseling, support groups, workshops, educational programs, and social activities. All services are offered free of charge in a welcoming, nonresidential, home-like setting that emphasizes emotional support, information, fellowship, and understanding. CSCNYCT supports people impacted by all types of cancer in a warm, inclusive environment where participants can connect with others, share experiences, and receive comprehensive psychosocial support.

Role Description

The Clinical Support Group Facilitator is a contracted, per-diem, remote position serving participants in New York and Connecticut. The facilitator is responsible for facilitating and providing clinical oversight of psychosocial support groups for people impacted by cancer. Responsibilities include facilitating scheduled group sessions, assessing participant needs, making appropriate referrals to internal and external resources, and following CSCNYCT clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Facilitates weekly, monthly or bi-monthly member support group (s) (i.e. Living with Cancer, Post Treatment, Caregiver, Living with Loss)
• Communicates regularly with CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager, regarding new group members, updates on current group member, and other clinical member needs.
• Submits a monthly invoice to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager for that month’s work activity.
• Reports administratively to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager.
• Reports clinically to the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned, based on need, as defined by the CSCNYCT Clinical Program Manager and Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, or related mental health field, from an accredited institution.
• Applicants must have current licensure as required by the State of New York and by the State of Connecticut
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience working in with adults in the area of oncology, and grief/loss.
• Must maintain professional malpractice/liability insurance independently throughout the duration of the engagement.
• Available for evening hours as group schedule dictates.
• Group facilitation experience required.
• Commitment to CSCNYCT’s mission and program philosophy.
• Knowledge of the local community and cancer support services preferred.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus, but is not required for this position.

*The current opening is for a weekly support group held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30–7:30 PM; availability during this time is required.